Bariatric surgery involves making changes to your stomach and intestines that can help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise haven't worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight. In addition to their ability to treat obesity, these operations are very effective in treating diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol, among many other diseases. Some procedures limit how much you can eat. Other procedures work by reducing the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures do both.

Procedures:
✔︎ Sleeve Gastrectomy
✔︎ Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
✔︎ Adjustable Gastric Band
✔︎ Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
✔︎ Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
✔︎ Gastric Balloon

All of the procedures discussed above are excellent options to help you achieve healthy, long-term weight loss and improve medical conditions related to obesity. While all operations have risks, bariatric procedures performed at accredited centers are safe and have a low risk for complications. Patients will do better if they continue to eat healthily, engage in physical activity, keep their appointments with obesity treatments providers, and take vitamins and mineral supplements as instructed.

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How will my life change as a result of bariatric surgery?
You will only need to make a few changes. The most important thing you'll have to do is keep track of your eating habits. If you're used to eating whatever you want, bariatric surgery will change that for you. Because your stomach will be smaller, you will be able to eat smaller amounts of food at a time, and the number of nutrients you can absorb will be reduced. Eat too much in one sitting, gulp your food down instead of thoroughly chewing each bite, and avoid foods that are too rich, sugary, or fatty, as these can cause nausea and pain. As you recover, you'll begin with liquid protein drinks, progress to puréed foods, and then relearn how to eat soft foods like poached eggs. You'll eventually be able to eat on a regular basis again, with a focus on high-quality, high-protein foods.
Physically, bariatric surgery improves your quality of life by making you more mobile. It will assist you in regaining your independence, improving your breathing, increasing your energy and stamina, and alleviating joint pain caused by excess weight. Other advantages may include improved physical appearance and a better state of well-being, which can boost self-esteem and social interaction. Nonclinical depression may also be alleviated.